Head of Systems Engineering

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Head of Systems Engineering on an initial 6-month contract.In this highly visible role, you will support a team of approximately 70 engineers and report directly to the Chief Systems Engineer. You will be responsible for defining sector-wide engineering processes and ensuring effective coordination across the CSE organisation.Role: Head of Systems Engineering (FCAS Programme) Pay: 80 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required before starting, UK eyes only projectResponsibilities Senior Engineering manager for System Products and Technologies Task Group (CSE owned Task Group - SPaT) Support with recruitmentSupport the team with effective development plansManage mobility within the teamLead the Systems Design Co-Ordination and Transversals Team (SDCaT Team) Line management of team within SDCaTOwnership of activities assigned to SDCaT: Human Factors management and co-ordinationThrough Life ServicesSafetyProduct SecurityWeapon IntegrationManage programme wide engineering governance Ownership of Project gates and design reviewsOwnership of Engineering Management Plan and Systems Engineering Management PlanManagement of StakeholdersBid and long term planning for SDCaTProvide technical review of the outputs from SPaT Essential Skills: Demonstrable ability to form and maintain strong relationships ..... full job details .....